Data Governance & Quality Lead

SmartStart; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Johannesburg is looking for a Data Systems, Quality & Governance Specialist to design and manage data governance functions. The role requires strong quantitative skills and experience in data analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 6-8 years of relevant experience. You will oversee data quality assurance, conduct analyses for strategic decisions, and facilitate insights for program improvements, making it key for driving quality early learning initiatives in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in data management or related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a social impact or nonprofit context.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the data governance function within the organisation.
• Conduct data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist teams in leveraging insights for programme improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL databases

Data visualization tools

Attention to detail

Statistical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Stata

R

SurveyCTO

Job description

A nonprofit organization in Johannesburg is looking for a Data Systems, Quality & Governance Specialist to design and manage data governance functions. The role requires strong quantitative skills and experience in data analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 6-8 years of relevant experience. You will oversee data quality assurance, conduct analyses for strategic decisions, and facilitate insights for program improvements, making it key for driving quality early learning initiatives in South Africa.